Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, back left, and Premier of China Li Qiang, back right, look on as Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson, front left, and Wang Hongzhi, Director of the National Energy Administration in China, take part in a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, back left, and Premier of China Li Qiang, back right, look on as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, front left, and Sun Meijun, Minister of the General Administration of Customs in China take part in a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, back left, and Premier of China Li Qiang, back right, look on as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, front left, and Sun Meijun, Minister of the General Administration of Customs in China take part in a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe, third from right, sits beside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, second from right, as they take part in a bilateral meeting with Premier of China Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney inspects an honour guard as he is accompanied by Premier of China Li Qiang during an official welcoming at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier of China Li Qiang take part in a bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Le premier ministre canadien Mark Carney et le premier ministre chinois Li Qiang se serrent la main après une cérémonie au Grand Hall du Peuple à Pékin, en Chine, le jeudi 15 janvier 2026. LA PRESSE CANADIENNE/Sean Kilpatrick

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walks with Premier of China Li Qiang as he takes part in an official welcoming at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney inspects an honour guard as he is accompanied by Premier of China Li Qiang during an official welcoming at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney inspects an honour guard as he is accompanied by Premier of China Li Qiang during an official welcoming at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Premier of China Li Qiang as he arrives to take part in an official welcoming at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney inspects an honour guard as he is accompanied by Premier of China Li Qiang during an official welcoming at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Premier of China Li Qiang as he arrives to take part in an official welcoming at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

CPPCC New Year Gathering - Beijing - China

CPPCC New Year Gathering - Beijing - China

Leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attend the New Year gathering held by the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 31, 2025. The leaders also watched a performance at the gathering. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CPPCC New Year Gathering - Beijing - China

CPPCC New Year Gathering - Beijing - China

Leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attend the New Year gathering held by the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 31, 2025. The leaders also watched a performance at the gathering. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron State Visit To China - Beijing

President Macron State Visit To China - Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Jingwen/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron State Visit To China - Beijing

President Macron State Visit To China - Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, December 4, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Jingwen/ABACAPRESS.COM

G20 summit

G20 summit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends the second day of a two-day Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg on Nov. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

G20 summit

G20 summit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang (C) attends the second day of a two-day Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg on Nov. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

Russia-China SCO Meeting - Moscow

Russia-China SCO Meeting - Moscow

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 18, 2025. Photo by Gao Jie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Second Day Of The King And Queen's State Trip To China

Second Day Of The King And Queen's State Trip To China

King Felipe VI meets with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on November 12, 2025, in Beijing (China). Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Second Day Of The King And Queen's State Trip To China

Second Day Of The King And Queen's State Trip To China

King Felipe VI meets with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on November 12, 2025, in Beijing (China). Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Second Day Of The King And Queen's State Trip To China

Second Day Of The King And Queen's State Trip To China

King Felipe VI meets with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on November 12, 2025, in Beijing (China). Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Import expo in Shanghai

Import expo in Shanghai

Large monitors show Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025. About 4,100 companies from 138 countries and regions will take part in the event through Nov. 10.

Import expo in Shanghai

Import expo in Shanghai

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025. About 4,100 companies from 138 countries and regions will take part in the event through Nov. 10.

Import expo in Shanghai

Import expo in Shanghai

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025. About 4,100 companies from 138 countries and regions will take part in the event through Nov. 10.

Import expo in Shanghai

Import expo in Shanghai

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025. About 4,100 companies from 138 countries and regions will take part in the event through Nov. 10.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

World Highest Dam Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station Construction

ABA, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Aerial view of the construction area of the Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, the world's highest dam, at the junction of Maerkang City and Jinchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China on October 29, 2025.

ASEAN Summit - Kuala Lumpur

ASEAN Summit - Kuala Lumpur

Chinese Premier Li Qiang poses for a group photo while attending the 28th China-ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by Yin Bogu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Autumn Scenery Season Illustrations - China

Autumn Scenery Season Illustrations - China

This photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025 shows a view of Changlie Mountain in Maerkang City, Aba Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Photo by Zeng Xianghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Xi Jinping At 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party - Beijing

Xi Jinping At 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party - Beijing

Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi attend the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee in Beijing, capital of China. The 20th Central Committee of the CPC convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM